Biomedical subjects

S Granneman

Publications and source records attributed to S Granneman.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1997

Improving patient follow-up through implementation of an ambulatory care quality improvement program.

Nurse practitioners in ambulatory care settings must begin using quality improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes and to improve patient follow-up. The article highlights the development and beginning stages of implementation of one such quality improvement program and discusses the actions that were taken to increase timeliness of key patient processes. An example of a quality improvement educational program, outlines of the plan, and scope of services are also provided.

Ambulatory Care↗

PubMed1996

Nurse-managed cancer-screening clinic.

As many institutions are reconfiguring the work environment to compete within the managed care arena, nurse-managed clinics can be one cost-effective option in which advanced practice nurses can further enhance the quality and efficiency of health care services provided by the primary care physicians in this everchanging health care arena.

Ambulatory Care Facilities↗

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Examining competency-based orientation implementation.

A competency-based orientation program provides a structured, comprehensive approach to the process of orientation. However, the program is only as good as the implementation. It is important for management, preceptors, and orientees to be knowledgeable of the details of the program and the procedures involved in the implementation process. when problems arise, it is important that all those involved solve the problems in an organized, systematic fashion.

Clinical Competence↗

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An evaluation of the effectiveness of competency-based code blue education.

Two types of mock code programs were compared. The specific factors investigated were nurse satisfaction, comfort, and retention of knowledge and skills. A sample of 48 nurses initially participated in the mock code program, with 45 nurses participating in the 6-month follow-up evaluation. The study revealed that competency-based and group code blue programs resulted in similar levels of satisfaction, knowledge, and rate of performance of critical elements 6 months after the initial program.

Adult↗